Autumn is the perfect time to give your lawn some TLC. The growth of the grass has slowed, and the lawn is starting to go dormant for winter. Therefore, it can be scarified to help it grow back stronger next spring. Find out how in this blog. Why scarify your lawn [...]

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September is a great time to get your hedges and topiary back into shape. Birds have typically stopped nesting by then so you can be rest assured you won’t do them any harm. Find out the best way to trim your hedges and box topiary this September. Trimming Hedges Hedges [...]

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There is nothing more romantic than the sight of a mature wisteria in full flower during the early months of summer. The good news is that it’s easy to keep the vine repeat flowering year after year, simply by following an easy, twice yearly pruning regime; once in late summer and the other [...]

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Plants can be costly, especially shrubs. But the good news is that it’s easy to create extra plants for your garden for little or no money. Just by taking cuttings from existing plants, saving yourself a lot of money in the process! At this time of year, the quickest and easiest way to [...]

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If you’re lucky enough to have a greenhouse, June is a good month to put in place measures to protect plants growing in there (and you!) suffering from the effects of excessive heat.   Find out how to help the interior stay cool and well-ventilated during the summer and early autumn months. [...]

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Early spring is a great time of year for assessing the plants in your pond. As some may have outgrown their aquatic baskets or become too large for the pond. Or just are looking past their best and not flowering so well. Overgrown pond plants can lead to a lack of oxygen [...]

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Find out how to keep your blossom safe from frost so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Why do you need to protect blossoms from frost? Traditionally our UK climate tends to warm up from May onwards. The last frosts generally finish by the end of May. [...]

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There is nothing quite like the sight of a wildflower meadow in full bloom during the height of summer. The romantic-looking flowers gently wave in the breeze, creating a harmonious, joyful feeling as well as attracting pollinating insects. The good news is that wildflowers can be included in your garden, not just [...]

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One of the most obvious ways to use plastic bottles in your garden is by taking inspiration from what they did in the first place – holding water! I have listed three ways to do so below, try them out with materials you have at home. How to make a recycled [...]

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